Provide a summary of the project or program:The District 2 Community Enhancement Corporation's mission is to enhance the quality of life through programming, advocacy, and economic development by working regionally with the Recovery School District and Louisiana Technical Colleges.

The District 2 Community Enhancement Corporation has steadily broadened its outreach to incorporate citizens from throughout this region with its projects. For Example: District 2 CEC works with students from the Greater New Orleans area and Baton Rouge through its Fashion Institute. This program has worked to teach talented students whose interest includes the design and manufacturing of clothing. We partner with the Louisiana State University’s Department of Textiles and Apparel to take advantage of the benefits that can be derived from LSU’s faculty and to avail ourselves the significant resources that are presented through work with LSU.

FINO recently sponsored a Fashion Show in which students throughout the region participated as models and designers. This show culminated with a trip to New York where Louisiana students could explore and gain and understanding of the Fashion World from industry experts.

In addition to the Fashion Institute, District 2 CEC has the One Vision One Voice music education Program (OVOV). As the State of Louisiana seeks to strengthen its infrastructure in this Post-Katrina and Rita era, the need to develop more creative and viable approaches to promoting learning and providing resources to our schools has taken on a greater dimension. As a result of this challenge, District 2 CEC has created “One Vision One Voice” (OVOV) as a mechanism to both promote music education and generate resources that will enhance music programs in the Recovery School District.As a catalyst for future growth of our programs, we are actively pursuing partnerships with the Louisiana Technical College, Region 1 to expand learning opportunities and accessibility in Louisiana.

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?To enhance the quality of life of Louisiana students by providing enhanced learning opportunities inclusive of education, job training and development.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?Collaborate with the Regional Planning Commission and other agencies to facilitate the achievement of common goals and objectives.

To expand the program of the Fashion Institute to incorporate more youth from throughout Louisiana.

To work closely with the State of Louisiana Office of Elderly Affairs to continue to deliver services and resources to encourage seniors to return to Louisiana.

To expand our musiceducation program toensure that students across this state have access to music which has been proven to aid in developing learning.

To work more closely with private and public criminial justice system focused entities to helpmake our state a safer place.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?One Year

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